Edamame fritters are vibrant green patties made using plant based ingredients and are perfect for a vegetarian or vegan lunch or dinner. They are made using wholesome ingredients and are quick and easy to make.
Similar to mini nut roasts, falafel and nut cutlets these vegan bean patties can be prepared in advance and frozen to help you organise meals for busy days. They are also great for when you need to prepare a meal at short notice.
Edamame fritters pair well with rice, buttered new potatoes or quinoa salad and can be served either warm or cold. Add a mixed salad and crusty bread and your meal will be complete.
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for list of ingredients with quantities and full instructions.
- Cooked edamame beans - removed from the pods.
- Fresh spinach - frozen spinach is likely to contain too much water.
- Flax seeds (linseeds) - these help t bind the mixture and also add texture.
- Ginger - use fresh root ginger which has been peeled and finely chopped.
- Flour - use some flour to help bind the mixture and some when shaping the fritters.
- Sea salt - to season.
How to prepare
Place the beans, spinach, seeds and ginger in a food processor and chop.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add flour and mix.
Form into shapes by hand.
How to cook
- Fry the fritters in oil for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly golden.
- The cooked fritters can be reheated either in a microwave or oven.
Storage instructions
- The uncooked edamame fritters can be store in the fridge for a couple of days or can be frozen.
- After cooking, the fritters can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed cold or reheated. They can also be frozen.
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Edamame fritters
Ingredients
- 250 grams edamame beans cooked and shelled
- 1 handful spinach
- 4 teaspoons ginger root
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon flour for the fritters
- 1 tablespoon flour to form into shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil to cook
Instructions
Prepare the mixture
- Place the beans, spinach, ginger, seeds and salt in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a bowl. Add the flour and mix.
- Lightly flour a plate. Form the mixture into 6 shapes by hand, lightly coating in flour.
To cook
- Heat some oil in a pan and fry for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and just starting to change colour on the outside (about 5 to 10 minutes).
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